1983 Mercury Cougar Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1983 Mercury Cougar has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).

2Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Cougar?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1983 Mercury Cougar recalls

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Recall 83V028Mar 7, 198398,162 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Recall 83V012Feb 8, 19832,673 vehicles affected

Most common 1983 Mercury Cougar problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure1
Electrical System1

What owners report

2000-10-23, Electrical System
CAR QUITS RUNNING WHEN YOUR MOVING OR DOESNT START. *AK
1995-03-09, Structure
DRIVERS SEAT UNDERNEATH THE CHASSIS IS COMING LOOSE. RESULTING IN SEAT FALL THROUGH THE FLOOR BOARD. TT

1983 Mercury Cougar questions

Does the 1983 Mercury Cougar have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1983 Mercury Cougar: Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1983 Mercury Cougar?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1983 Mercury Cougar has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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